Bac Lieu Bird Park in the Mekong Delta is a remaining part of the rare mangrove forest in Vietnam today. 6km from Bac Lieu town towards the sea. Visitors just need to move on the road named after the late musician Cao Van Lau to the right, to the 30/04 canal to reach the bird garden in Hiep Thanh commune, Bac Lieu town. If you travel from the northern provinces, you can book a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. From here you will have two ways to move to Bac Lieu Bird Park. The first way is to travel by bus, from the Eastern or Western bus station to catch a bus to Bac Lieu with ticket prices ranging from 160,000 VND to 180,000 VND/person. The second way is to use a motorbike, follow National Highway 1A to Bac Lieu. From the center of Bac Lieu city, cross Quay bridge (Kim Son bridge), follow Cao Van Lau street in the direction of Mat house about 3km, turn right and continue about 3km across the 30/4 canal to reach the nature reserve. Bac Lieu bird garden. Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary with an area of more than 385 hectares, including 15 hectares of primary forest, this place is home to about 46 different bird species such as guinea pigs, small cormorants,... 150 animals, 58 species of fish, 7 frog species, 10 mammal species, 8 reptile species, 109 plant species belonging to 90 genera of 46 families and a number of other animal species create a rich flora and fauna with high biodiversity. In addition, the flora of Bac Lieu bird park has about 181 species including date palms, toadstools, bean sprouts, fish sauce,... which play an important role in the life, reproduction and nesting of wild birds. wild. Normally, birds belonging to the stork group use date palm trees to make nests and breed, while fire herons will use betel trees and toads to build nests during the breeding season. Nowadays, with the stress of work and life, many people tend to go to nature to enjoy fresh, comfortable atmosphere. Therefore, Bac Lieu bird garden is increasingly becoming the focus of attention, attracting thousands of tourists here. Exploring Bac Lieu bird garden, visitors seem to be lost in a new world, when the noise of moving vehicles or skyscrapers growing close together gradually disappears, leaving only the silvery blue. of the natural jungle, the melodious sounds emanating from all kinds of birds and immersing yourself in the cool and fresh atmosphere. Coming to Bac Lieu bird garden, visitors can choose to walk around following the signs or rent a car to see the 5km long natural scenery with a rental price of about 40,000 VND/person. In addition, visitors can take a boat trip to see birds along the two sides. If you come to the bird garden in the afternoon, you can see a rare, charming and poetic scene when the purple color of the sunset blends with the nursery color of the ripe rice fields in the distance. Adding to the colorful picture is the image of different flocks of birds flying back to their nests. They fly in an orderly formation, some species fly forward in an arrow shape, some species choose to scatter and scatter so that when they return to their nest, they rush across a corner of the forest. Besides, when night falls, it is also the time when nocturnal foraging birds wake up and begin their hunting trip, breaking the silence of the night. The canal was built around the forest containing fish,... creating an additional food source for the animals here. Therefore, the number of bird species gradually increases, becoming increasingly rich and diverse. From May to October every year, birds often gather at Bac Lieu bird garden, they often nest in trees until January, then move to another place. This is considered the festival season for birds and is also the ideal tourist season to explore Bac Lieu bird garden.
Bac Lieu
May to October
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Vinh Hung ancient tower is located in Trung Hung 1B hamlet, Vinh Hung A commune, Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province, about 20 km from the city center. Follow National Highway 1A, from Bac Lieu towards Ca Mau, go 5km to Sap bridge, turn along the Vinh Hung market path to reach Vinh Hung tower. Not only is this the only remaining Oc - Eo culture tower architecture in the Southwest, but during the excavation at Vinh Hung tower, archaeologists also obtained many extremely valuable artifacts. with many stone, bronze, ceramic, precious stone statues... marking a rather long period of existence and development (from the 4th century to the 13th century AD) of Vinh Hung ancient tower. Vinh Hung Tower has undergone many surveys. In 1911, French scholar Lunet de Lajonquiere discovered it under the name Tra Long Tower. In 1917 Henri Parmentier came to survey this area and reported it in the journal of the Far Eastern North Ancient School (No. XVII, volume 6, 1917, pages 48-49). In this report (under the name Luc Hien tower) he listed a number of artifacts discovered inside and outside the tower. In particular, among them is a stele found in Phuoc Buu Tu pagoda next to the tower engraved with Sanskrit characters, clearly stating the month Karhila, year 814, corresponding to 892 AD, and the name of King Yacovan-Man (20th century AD). 9th century). Archaeologists have determined that the tower was built around the 9th century AD to worship the Khmer king named Yacovar - Man. In May 1990, archaeologists from the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Social Sciences. Ho Chi Minh City Institute (now the Institute for Sustainable Development of the Southern Region) in collaboration with Minh Hai Provincial Museum came to survey and dig a survey hole, discovering a number of artifacts such as god statue heads, inscriptions, grinding tables, Linga – Yoni… Continuing the journey to clarify the value of a national monument, as well as to serve the restoration, embellishment, and anti-degradation of Vinh Hung tower relics, in 2002 and then in 2011, The Archaeological Research Center coordinated with the Bac Lieu Provincial Museum to excavate around the tower. These excavations continue to do things such as revealing the base of the tower, solving traces buried in the ground to have solutions to restore and embellish the tower to promote the value of the monument. Many valuable artifacts have been discovered during surveys such as: the Goddess statue carved in the traditional style, the round Oc Eo Phu Nam statue, the right hand of the "God Statue", a number of Linga - Yoni, objects ceramics used in everyday life and especially the set of bronze statues are considered by archaeologists to be a unique collection of statues, a "national treasure", including a number of unique statues of very high value. In 2011, the Vinh Hung tower relic was restored and renovated, including the following items: exhibition house, stele house, guard house, fence and a number of other items to preserve and promote the value of the relic. From a distance, the tower looks like a cylindrical block standing tall in the middle of the forest, with an ancient appearance - part of it is covered with moss, while the rest has many places with patchy bricks pushed deep into the heart of the Tower due to long periods of exposure. the influence of rain and sun. Bac Lieu province had to go to the East to find soil and bring it back to be baked into bricks to restore a damaged front part. The ancient tower has a quite simple and rustic architecture on a promontory of about 100m2, the Tower's door faces west, the base of the Tower is rectangular with two sides of 5.6m and 6.9m. The height of the Tower is 8.2m (calculated from the Tower's base). All three sides East - South - North are built of bricks. The wall at the base of the Tower is 1.8m thick. The higher you go, the thinner the wall becomes. The wall is gradually tilted towards the top, forming a rolling dome. Through many changes in history, what created an ancient tower thousands of years old? According to many scientists, the ancient Khmer people used a special construction technique, they used a vegetable glue to stick bricks together, without using construction materials such as cement, or lime mortar like now. The tower was built with two types of bricks of different colors. From the base of the tower to a height of 4m are red bricks and from 4m upwards are white bricks. Looking in from the main door is the restored Linga - Yoni set symbolizing yin and yang harmony. The original Linga - Yoni set is being preserved at the museum. From the unique values recorded, Vinh Hung Ancient Tower has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as a national architectural and artistic relic since 1992. If you have the opportunity to travel to Bac Lieu, remember to take the time to visit Vinh Hung ancient tower to better understand an ancient civilization. The scenery here is very attractive to tourists. In addition to the tower architecture, visitors can breathe fresh air filled with the scent of field flowers, and look over the vast fertile fields of a land that has been sweeten.
Bac Lieu
From January to December
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It doesn't stand out with its fine white sand beaches stretching along the clear blue water like Nha Trang, Vung Tau,... but Bac Lieu sea with one side salt water and alluvial silt brings a new flavor to the West. The south of our country creates a wild, rustic and equally interesting beauty. In terms of geographical location, Bac Lieu province is the land following Ca Mau province, forming the southernmost region of the country, all belonging to the Southwest region. Although quite remote, Bac Lieu is not inferior to other Western provinces in terms of tourist attraction because there are many famous attractions such as wind power fields, Nha Mat tourist area, Quan Am Nam Hai pagoda or Prince's house. Bac Lieu and the famous beach of the same name,... Traveling to the West and visiting these destinations, you will feel the beauty of the landscape, the architecture as well as the honesty and spontaneity of the people. people of the "land of fortune". The famous beach of Bac Lieu province is located along DT38 road. Located in Nha Mat ward, Bac Lieu city. This place is only about 10km from the city center so it is very convenient to move and combine sightseeing with many other famous tourist attractions in the inner city. If you want to go to this beach from Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces, you can choose one of two main means of transport: motorbike and passenger car. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Bac Lieu, it will take you about 6 hours to travel the 280km long road. If you choose to ride a motorbike, you will be able to take the initiative in your journey and have the freedom to stop and admire the scenery to take photos any time you like. Because along the way, there are many beautiful scenes typical of the West such as golden rice fields or fruit gardens or many bustling floating markets in the early morning like Nga Bay Hau Giang floating market. If traveling by motorbike, you can climb the following route. First depart from Binh Chanh and then go to Binh Thuan intersection. Then visitors turn onto National Highway 1A and continue moving about 30km to reach Tan An bridge in Long An province. You continue to reach Tien Giang province, pass the My Tho city welcome gate and head to National Highway 1A, go about 65km further to reach My Thuan bridge. Crossing this bridge will reach Vinh Long province. You continue to move about 33km more to reach Can Tho bridge. Coming here, tourists continue to drive another 110km long to reach Nga Bay Hau Giang area. The journey is about to end because you only need to go through Soc Trang province a little further to reach Bac Lieu city. At this time, go about 10 km more to reach Bac Lieu beach. If traveling by bus, the simplest way is to take the bus from the Western bus station in Ho Chi Minh City to Bac Lieu. Bus ticket prices range from 160,000 VND - 300,000 VND/person depending on the type of car. With this way of traveling, you only need to get on the bus and get some sleep before arriving at your destination because the travel time is about 6 hours. Traveling to Bac Lieu and checking in to the beach of the same name by bus is quite convenient because it saves you time and keeps your health, but in return it will not bring you as many experiences as riding a motorbike, so it depends on the situation. health and schedule of your choice. Once arriving at Bac Lieu Bus Station, visitors just need to get off the bus and take a motorbike taxi to the beach, the price is only about 20,000 VND. Source: luhanhvietnam.com.vn
Bac Lieu
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Bat Pagoda, also known as Ma Toc Pagoda (or Mahatup Pagoda), is located on Van Ngoc Chinh Street (with signage) in Ward 3, Soc Trang city. The reason for this special name is because the pagoda is home to crowded colonies of bats. The pagoda is the only cultural space worshiping Shakyamuni Buddha of the Southern Khmer ethnic community in Soc Trang province. According to the remaining ancient bibliography, it is recorded: The pagoda was started construction in 1569, more than 440 years ago. Initially, the main hall of the pagoda was built only with bamboo leaves, then rebuilt with bricks and tiled roof. In 1960, the pagoda was majorly repaired in the main hall and until it had the beautiful and spacious appearance it has today, the pagoda went through many restorations and embellishments. In 2008, an unfortunate incident caused the temple to burn down in the main hall area. But there were continuous positive signs when in April 2009, the main hall of the pagoda was restored to its original state. In 2013, Bat Pagoda tourist area in Soc Trang province was put into operation. Although the budget is not abundant, the tourist area located opposite the temple gate has a spacious parking lot and other convenient services such as restaurants, trams... that are very popular with tourists. Since 1999, Bat Pagoda has been recognized as a national historical-cultural relic. Up to now, the Soc Trang government is still considering policies to preserve and restore this place to both educate religious beliefs and turn Bat Pagoda into a familiar tourist destination of the province. Bat Pagoda is an architectural complex including: Main hall, Sala, meeting house of monks and followers, living room of monks and abbots, towers for storing ashes of the dead, living room... All works Located in a large campus with many ancient trees, an area of about 4 hectares. Although it is a space to worship Shakyamuni Buddha, the architecture of Bat Pagoda in Soc Trang is still strongly influenced by Khmer culture. The pagoda stands out in the green space of trees thanks to its characteristic Khmer orange-yellow color. The pagoda has a tiled roof, four curved ends of the roof are carved with Naga snakes, and on top of the roof is a pointed tower. Surrounding the main hall are rows of supporting columns, each column has a statue of the goddess Kemnar clasping her hands in front of her chest... Going deeper into the sanctuary, we will see a monolithic stone statue of Shakyamuni Buddha placed on a lotus flower about 2 meters high. Equally impressive nearby is a statue depicting Buddha riding on the sacred snake Muchalinda. Tourists have the opportunity to learn in detail about the life of Buddha through paintings depicting the Buddha, from his birth until his enlightenment and entering Nirvana.. Sutras recorded on palm tree leaves along with Rare artifacts with unique cultural and religious values of the Southern region are also kept in the solemn grounds of the pagoda. The tour guide will definitely explain about Soc Trang Bat Pagoda to help you understand many things better. Visiting Bat Pagoda, visitors can rest in rows of chairs under the cool shade of ancient trees. On the campus, there are also many stupas containing the remains of the temple's abbots, and the Sa La Assembly Hall with communal house-style architecture, serving as a place for monks to rest and study...
Soc Trang
From January to December
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Anyone who comes to the Southwest and doesn't go to the floating market is truly missing out. This place is not only a place to trade but also an ideal destination for tourists to learn about the unique cultural features of the Western river region. In the Mekong Delta, there are many floating markets, but Nga Nam floating market still has a simple and idyllic character and is one of the oldest floating markets with a history of more than a hundred years, on a large scale in the region. Nga Nam floating market in Nga Nam town, about 60 km from Soc Trang city, is a place that attracts tourists to visit and experience Western river life. If you want to visit Nga Nam floating market, starting from the center of Soc Trang city, visitors can follow National Highway 1A to Phu Loc, then turn right onto Provincial Road 42 to arrive. The name Nga Nam appeared when the French dug the canal around Phung Hiep route. This canal and Xang canal cross Xeo Chinh canal to form five river branches flowing to 5 intersections: Ca Mau, Vinh Quoi, Long My, Thanh Tri, Phung Hiep. Nga Nam floating market usually opens quite early and lasts until 8 o'clock, then gradually dissipates. The busiest time is usually from 5am to 6am with the scene of hundreds of boats gathering, making a bustling noise all over the river wharf. This is the most ideal time to experience the floating market. Near the Lunar New Year, Nga Nam floating market is open almost from morning to night, making the atmosphere even busier. The variety of goods at Nga Nam floating market is very rich and diverse, from famous delicious rice from large rice granaries in the area to garden vegetables and fruits; from agricultural products and seafood to daily living and household items, etc. To help transmit information easily between sellers and buyers, Beo trees are an effective advertising medium. of the floating market type. This tool is usually made from old bamboo, bent straight, about 4-5 m long, with sharp corners for easy insertion and pliers when parked. The top is perforated to allow a rope to be skewered through to hang goods. Buyers just need to stand from afar, look at the Beo trees to observe and find the type of goods they want to buy. Currently, due to the increasingly improved road transportation system, some traders have switched to the form of onshore market groups. However, the floating market still operates quite bustlingly, still retaining the typical soul of the Western floating market, a tourist destination not to be missed in Soc Trang. Coming to Nga Nam market, visitors will see the panorama of the market like a vivid, colorful realistic painting. Colors from vegetables and fruits; the color of grandmother's dresses fluttering in the wind... In the middle of a vast river area, the sound of oars splashing water, invitations to buy goods on boats, canoes, five-leaf canoes, three-leaf canoes going up and down... create a joyful scene of buying and selling. Visiting the Floating Market, visitors can enjoy breakfast right on the boat with Soc Trang specialties such as noodle soup, vermicelli noodles, silkworm cakes and drinks including da coffee, sugar tea, fruit juice... Find and buy There's nothing better than visiting this place, eating some agricultural products, eating some breakfast on the river.
Soc Trang
From January to December
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If you have the opportunity to visit Buu Son Tu, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the unique cultural, spiritual and religious life of the people of Soc Trang. Buu Son Tu, also known as Clay Pagoda, is located at 286, Ton Duc Thang Street, Group 1, Ward 5, Soc Trang City, Soc Trang Province. Clay Pagoda is not famous for its external architecture or large scale in area, but it is a unique pagoda in Vietnam because thousands of artifacts inside are shaped from clay and made from clay. There are pairs of candles and giant incense sticks. According to the elders, Buu Son pagoda was previously just a small hermitage built around the beginning of the 19th century, built by Mr. Ngo Kim Tay for the purpose of practicing at home. At first, the pagoda was made entirely of available natural materials such as bamboo, paintings, etc. It was not until the fourth abbot, Mr. Ngo Kim Tong (1909 - 1970), that the small temple was renovated and expanded. to have Buu Son throne like now. Buu Son pagoda has an area of about 400m2 with traditional architecture of wooden columns and corrugated iron roof, but this ancient pagoda contains many unique cultural and artistic values. There are nearly 2,000 large and small Buddha statues, along with sacred animals and worship objects, molded by artist Ngo Kim Tong in clay for 42 years (from 1929 to 1970). Traveling to Soc Trang, visiting Clay Pagoda, everyone admires and admires the genius who used his lifelong determination and love for Buddhism to create this miraculous work. Mr. Ngo Kim Tong is the son of Mr. Ngo Kim Dinh. When he was young, he was often sick. In 1929, when he was 20 years old, he fell seriously ill and thought he would not survive. The family had no choice but to take Mr. Tong to a mountain temple in An Giang province for treatment and to pray to God and Buddha. While taking medicine and practicing meditation and calming down, he gradually got better. Mr. Ngo Kim Tong became a monk and returned to the temple to become the fourth generation abbot, an artist who did not go to sculpting or painting classes, did not study with a formal teacher, but only through folk contemplation created amazing works. Clay sculptures have extremely rare religious historical value. The raw materials used for making statues are mainly clay, dug by Mr. Tong from fields a few kilometers away from the pagoda, brought back to dry, then put in a mortar and pounded with a pestle until smooth, filtering out all impurities and roots. trees, grass roots, take fine soil and mix it with sawdust to make incense (incense powder) and acacia acacia to create a fragrant mixture. At that time, he just started shaping the statues. The statues were smooth and not cracked. In addition, he also researched and applied support methods for sculpting statues to meet high aesthetic requirements. He used wire mesh and wooden trees to build the ribs, then used mosquito net fabric to cover it and covered it with mixed materials to make the statue. , the exterior is covered with a layer of metallic paint and varnish. Not only with his skillful and talented hands, but also with his extremely rich imagination, hundreds of large and small statues were formed without duplication. Each statue has a different look, clearly showing the spirit on each face. It is also the result of the mind of a Buddha-oriented person, the diligence, diligence, and quietness that brings sweetness to life. Mr. Ngo Kim Tong also created other works, the most prominent of which is the Da Bao tower built in 1939 when he was only 30 years old, about 4 meters high and very sophisticatedly designed. The tower has 13 floors, each floor has 16 doors, each door has a Buddha statue, in total Da Bao tower has 208 doors, 208 Buddhas and around the tower there are 156 winding dragons flying into the sky. tall, protecting the tower. Bao Toa is the second unique building built in 1940, about 2 meters high. Above there is a lotus flower with 1000 petals in an octagonal shape, below there are 16 fairies standing as attendants. The base of the tower is shaped like 4 animals of the four sacred animals (unicorn, dragon, tortoise, phoenix) and 12 unique, lively and impressive fish transformed into dragons. Looking at this tower and lotus flower as a whole, visitors will immediately think of a talented sculptor who took advantage of Buddhist teachings to create statues that speak the Buddha's meaning. In the worship space above the ceiling, there is hanging a chandelier called "Luc Long Dang" also made of clay, consisting of three peaks with 6 curved dragons symbolizing the six provinces of the Southwest region, their tails bunched together. each other, heads sticking out in all directions. The dragon's body is made entirely of clay with many delicate details, so the weight is quite heavy. At the bottom of the lamp is an upside-down lotus that radiates its petals to the altar. The lotus petals are quite thin, but according to the passage of time, Luc Long Dang has not fallen or chipped at all. This is a rare artistic masterpiece and the last work of his life. Around the pagoda, contributing to guarding the system of Buddha statues, there are many animal statues also made of clay. The most prominent and sharpest is the pair of Kim Lans holding their heads high in front of the altar in the middle of the hall, holding pearls in their mouths. The feet resting on the ball look so majestic, plus the statues of Thanh Su, Bach Ho, Long Ma,... some are gentle and some are very majestic. Clay Pagoda is not only famous for its thousands of statues made of clay, but is also known to tourists for its four rather special pairs of giant candles. In the last years of his life, he temporarily stopped making statues and cast candles to erect them in the main halls of the temple. He bought pure, unadulterated wax from Saigon many times with his trusted disciples, chopped the wax into pieces, melted it, and then "cast" the lamp. Because these lamps were too large, Mr. Ngo Kim Tong could not find a suitable mold, so he used roofing iron to make the mold. Pour wax into a large pan and cook continuously for many days until the tube was full until noon. 2 meters high. After a month, the new pairs of candles were completely dry. When the mold was removed, these pairs of lamps naturally took on the wavy shape of corrugated iron sheets. After several months of continuously doing this, he was able to cast six large candles (3 pairs). ), each weighs 200 kg, each pair is estimated to burn continuously for more than 70 years and two small candles each weigh 100 kg. The pair of candles was lit on the full moon day of July 1970 since the day Mr. Ngo Kim Tong The tree has been burning continuously for more than 40 years and nearly 1/5 of the tree remains. The works made from clay created by Mr. Ngo Kim Tong more than 60 years ago are still intact over time. However, what all tourists and scientists cannot explain is that all of the most famous and strange works in the world were created by a monk. I just finished 3rd grade at the village school and don't know anything about the art of painting.
Soc Trang
From January to December
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Located in the Southern Khmer pagoda system in Soc Trang, Chen Kieu Pagoda is known as one of the pagodas with a "unique" architectural style that leaves a deep impression in the hearts of visitors. The outstanding feature of this temple is the walls. It is not evenly cemented, tiled or painted like other temples. The walls of this temple are covered with pieces of cups, plates, and ceramics that look very unique but extremely beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Chen Kieu Pagoda, also known as Sa Lon Pagoda, is located in Dai Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province, located right on National Highway 1A, about 12 km from Soc Trang city, in the direction from Soc Trang city to Bac Lieu. The pagoda's Khmer name is Wath Sro Loun. For ease of pronunciation, the word Sro Loun is spelled Sa Lon. Sro Loun originates from the word Chro Luong - the name of a canal running along the village road that used to be near the pagoda, and that name is also used to name the pagoda. In 1815, Chen Kieu Pagoda began to be built with materials like leaves, wood, soil... like many other Khmer pagodas. During the war, under the devastation of bombs and bullets, the main hall of the pagoda was seriously damaged. In 1969, the pagoda was rebuilt according to today's architecture, including: Main hall, sala, stupa, place for prayer books, etc. During the construction process, due to lack of materials, the monks came up with an idea. The idea is to donate cups and plates from people in Phum and Soc to put on the wall. This idea not only saves construction costs but also creates impressive decorative motifs. Since then, the pagoda has also been known by the people by its second name: "Chen Kieu Pagoda". Khmer artisans cleverly took advantage of these cups and plates to decorate the walls and towers, creating a harmonious and impressive architectural work. New items are placed directly on the wall, or made into convenient fences surrounding hallways or stair handrails, while broken or chipped items are arranged and assembled into decorative patterns. fancy. The first impression when entering the temple is the three-entrance gate with three towers carved with vibrant patterns and colors in the traditional Cambodian Angkor style. Among the three towers, the middle tower stands out with a glass cage inside, enshrining a majestic sitting Buddha statue. Surrounding the pagoda is a fence decorated with the image of the dancing goddess Apsara, symbolizing peace and prosperity. On both sides of the entrance gate are two stone lion statues, facing the street as if protecting the temple. On the gate wall are the words Khmer and national language: "Sa Lon Pagoda (Chen Kieu)". Along the entrance to the pagoda are two rows of statues of the god Kayno (kerno), these are statues with the face of the fairy Apsara - symbolizing eternal beauty and the body of the god Garuda - symbolizing strength. The campus of Chen Kieu Pagoda is very large with many cool green trees, making visitors feel very comfortable. Like other Khmer pagodas, the roof of Chen Kieu Pagoda consists of 3 staggered roofs, the top roof being the smallest. At the edge of each roof layer there are decorative patterns, motifs, and traditional statues of Khmer culture, carrying the wish for peace and escape. The triangular roof is beautifully decorated like a colorful carpet exposed to the sky. The two ends of the knife on both sides are curved as if there is a spiritual communion with the savior of human souls, blessing and protecting sentient beings for peace and happiness. The most outstanding and impressive architecture on the facade of the main hall is the column heads decorated with the image of the winged goddess Kayno. These statues of the goddess Kayno are in a rising position to support the roof's fringe, creating a transition between the vertical direction of the columns and the horizontal direction of the roof. The main hall of the pagoda is spacious and airy, with 16 rows of large columns. Around the pillars are carved and embossed with images from Khmer cultural legends. On both sides of the wall are many paintings telling the story of Shakyamuni Buddha from birth until attainment of enlightenment. The walls and paintings are even more special when decorated and shaped with broken pieces of cups and plates. The worship space is a complex of 20 large and small Buddha statues, with many standing, lying, and sitting positions, arranged reasonably and artistically. The smoke of incense and the light of candles swaying with each gentle breeze make the already solemn temple even more solemn. In the middle of the courtyard of Chen Kieu Pagoda is a flagpole, with a vivid image of the Nagar snake spreading its 5 heads, referring to the legend of a snake spreading its head to protect the Buddha from the rain while he was meditating. The Nagar snake is an important decorative motif in Khmer Buddhist sculpture. The Khmer people of Soc Trang in particular and the South in general are influenced by Indian Buddhism, so Theravada Buddhism is the main religion that governs their spiritual life. That's why they only worship Shakyamuni Buddha, not other Bodhisattvas or Avalokiteshvara. Furthermore, Khmer people believe that their ancestors are snake mothers, so they worship snakes and snake images often appear in temples. Behind the pagoda is the Garden where Shakyamuni Buddha preached and entered Nirvana. This is an architectural complex consisting of many large and small Buddha statues, vividly simulating the process of birth, searching for truth, enlightenment until entering Nirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. Chen Kieu Pagoda is a famous pagoda in Soc Trang, an indispensable spiritual pilgrimage site for the lives of people and the Khmer community. It is a sacred place for people to find peace and tranquility. Coming to Chen Kieu Pagoda, in addition to admiring the unique architecture of the pagoda, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the culture of the Khmer people. For those who love to explore or check-in with ancient architectural works, this is an ideal place. Every corner of the temple can become an artistic background for thousands of likes, guaranteed to surprise many people when posted.
Soc Trang
From January to December
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My Phuoc Islet with its fresh, cool climate, green trees, lush fruit in all four seasons, charming poetic scenery, generous, gentle, hospitable people... has become a green Soc Trang tourist destination. Attractive, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit, experience and relax. My Phuoc Islet, also known as Cong Dien Islet or Mud Dune, is located near the downstream end, down the Hau River, in the West - North, East - South direction, between the banks of the two provinces of Soc Trang and Tra Vinh, in the hamlet My Phuoc, Nhon My commune, Ke Sach district, Soc Trang province. The tip of the dune faces Hau Giang, Can Tho, the tail of the dune faces the East Sea, adjacent to Cu Lao Dung district, about 1km from the beginning of the island, about 40km from the East coast, about 25km from Soc Trang city center. If viewed from above, My Phuoc dune has an oval shape like the shape of a canoe or a cana fruit, the two ends are concave, the middle is bulging, the widest part is the section across the middle of the dune body. , diameter about 600m. My Phuoc Islet is about 5km long, with a natural area of more than 1,020 hectares, of which over 300 hectares of fruit trees are located, and currently has 540 households with more than 1,280 residents. According to the old people here, My Phuoc island was formed about 150 years ago. At first, the surface of the dune was very low, on the dune there were only mud flats, weeds, vines, some miscellaneous plants, mostly cork trees, and some wild animals and birds living. From the initial upland cultivation, people began to grow common fruit trees such as bananas, coconuts, citrus, grapefruit, sabo... and then developed other specialty orchards such as mangos, Longan, rambutan, durian, mangosteen... Perhaps because it is suitable for the soil and climate conditions, the fruits here grow very well, have a richer flavor, are more delicious and nutritious than other regions. other land. Traveling to Soc Trang to visit My Phuoc Island with its vast space and poetic rivers, you will definitely feel the cool breeze on the year-round roads lined with fruit trees. In addition, you can also participate in exciting entertainment activities such as visiting the garden, picking fruit yourself; cast nets, set nets to catch fish, pick vegetables; rowing canoes to collect cork, catching goby fish, diatoms, and catching chem carp; Fishing, bathing in the river... or making folk cakes, listening to Southern amateur music with rustic and lyrical "homegrown" folk songs, discovering rustic dishes with alcohol-based flavors such as snakehead fish boiled with wort, sour fish soup cooked with cork, snails boiled in coconut water dipped in rice... thereby understanding more about the lives of gardeners.
Soc Trang
From January to December
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Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve is located in Phung Hiep district, Hau Giang province, about 40km from Vi Thanh city. With a total area of over 2,800 hectares stretching from the west of the Hau River to the U Minh region, not only is it known as the "green lung" of the Mekong Delta, Lung Ngoc Hoang is also a place to preserve biodiversity. The most unique in the country today. In the local language, "lung" is a wild, swampy area of land. Lung Ngoc Hoang roughly explains it as "God's flooded lowland". According to folk legend, in the past, there were many herds of elephants (statues) moving and looking for food from one place to another. The herds of elephants caused land subsidence and landslides, forming valleys, pools, ditches, ponds, etc. creek. From time to time, the Jade Emperor descended to earth to visit here, so gradually this lung was named Lung Ngoc Hoang! Lung Ngoc Hoang is a wetland full of wildness and mystery, having existed for a long time. In the past, this place was known as the "dead land", flooded all year round, and weeds grew towering. If you get lost in this area, it is difficult to find the way out, due to the vast terrain and tangled vines, wild and deserted. According to the book "Can Tho Geography" (2003), about 120 years ago, someone came to exploit Lung Ngoc Hoang. Before 1945, there were many landowners who hired people with broken land to farm and exploit fish. Later, due to the war, Lung Ngoc Hoang was abandoned and became a revolutionary base during the two resistance wars against the French and Americans. Previously, this area was assigned to Phuong Ninh Forest Enterprise to invest in planting melaleuca trees, exploiting aquatic resources and protecting the environment. By 2002, Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve was officially established to become the most prominent destination of Hau Giang tourism. This place is known as a wetland and is home to hundreds of rare species of animals and plants, with hundreds of thousands of melaleuca trees growing nearly ten meters high one after another. Researchers said that the Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve has over 330 plant species with 224 genera and 92 families. Among these, there are 56 newly discovered species. Lung Ngoc Hoang is a diverse biological area with many flora of different wetland ecosystems. These are species of vine growing under the roots or on the stems of Melaleuca, reeds, reeds, buong bong... There are also quite a lot of terrestrial species such as cassava, hairy, mua, gaa...etc. Lung Ngoc Hoang also gathers many rare animal species, including species listed in Vietnam and the world's red books such as hairy-nosed otters, turtles, cobras... With a system of rich and wild valleys. Combined with strictly protected Melaleuca forests, Lung Ngoc Hoang is a suitable place for countless species of amphibians, fish and shrimp to live. This place was once considered the fish's navel of the area west of the Hau River. To visit and explore the Melaleuca forest, you have to buy a ticket to rent bamboo sticks (also known as loin shells). Entering Lung Ngoc Hoang, visitors will feel like they are lost in a fairy-tale sky, peaceful and full of wilderness like Lung Sen, Lung Tran, Lung Chuoi Nuoc. Coming to Lung Ngoc Hoang, you will have the opportunity to take a canoe through the cool melaleuca forest, see firsthand the huge cajuput trees, spreading their roots like a unique dress... Visitors will encounter desolate fields as far as the horizon with flocks of teal and white storks fluttering their wings. The deeper you go, the wilder and more poetic the scenery becomes. More interestingly, you can go fishing and be guided in how to draw, cast, catch fish... just like a farmer. From the 21m high observation tower located in the center of Ngoc Hoang lung, visitors can see the panoramic view of the endless melaleuca forest, the surrounding canals... bringing a refreshing feeling when immersed in the surrounding green nature. cool, fresh. You can go to the restaurant area with small leaf huts to enjoy delicious and attractive dishes such as: grilled snakehead fish, boiled eel, kitchen duck, boneless fish, famous specialties of Hau Giang. A meal with a strong Western flavor and a very rustic feel amidst the romantic scenery of this forest will surely be an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Hau Giang
From January to December
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From the center of Long My town, follow the inter-commune road through Thuan Hung and Xa Phien to Luong Tam commune, where Uncle Ho's temple remains. The monument was built on the northern land where the intersection of the Long My II and Nam Can canals intersect; 21 km from Long My town; located about 28km from Vi Thanh town, 78km southwest of Can Tho city. Long My was the revolutionary base of Hau Giang province and the Southwest region during the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans. Coming to Long My, visitors will visit Uncle Ho's temple in Luong Tam commune, established by Long My Party Committee and soldiers and civilians in 1969 when Uncle Ho passed away. The temple has now been restored more spaciously with many fences and the main temple, on a 1 hectare land area. Every year on May 19 and September 2, a large number of tourists from inside and outside the province come here to visit and commemorate. In addition, Long My also has a "victory relic of 75 puppet battalions" in Vinh Vien commune, this is a project that helps visitors find the glorious past of their ancestors. In the relic area, there are also many play and entertainment areas that are being increasingly improved to attract more tourists to come here. Coming to Long My, in addition to visiting relics, tourists can also see storks and other unique birds typical of the southern river region. This is the most unique stork garden in Hau Giang province with tens of thousands of storks of all kinds and dozens of bird species...a place that still retains its original pristine features. You will feel your soul at extraordinary peace when you close your eyes and listen to the symphony of wild birds... Here, visitors can also enjoy freshly picked fruit from the garden and watch the sunlight. The afternoon glimmers through the trees with flocks of birds spreading their wings to fly back to their nests... Truly a peaceful place away from the noise and bustle of a city full of worries and chaos.
Hau Giang
From January to December
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Floating markets are a typical cultural feature of the Mekong Delta. When talking about floating markets in the Mekong Delta, it is impossible not to mention Nga Bay - Phung Hiep floating market. Familiar images to tourists are boats filled with goods and tall trees to introduce the products being sold so that buyers can easily choose. Not only is it a unique cultural feature, the "soul of the river", Nga Bay floating market also retains the footsteps of its ancestors, demonstrating the cultural practices of its ancestors for nearly a century on the rich alluvial land. fat. Nga Bay floating market, also known as Phung Hiep floating market, was once famous for its history of more than a hundred years and the busiest trading atmosphere in the Mekong Delta. Nga Bay floating market was formed around 1915, after 10 years of digging canals here. The market is located right at the intersection of 7 rivers: Cai Con, Mang Ca, Bung Tau, Soc Trang, Xeo Mon, Lai Hieu, Xeo Vong. Many craft villages have been formed along the river such as boat building, weaving, farming... With the Nga Bay floating market, the gathering at 7 river branches has become a unique feature that is difficult to mix and will be an attractive mystery. Those who like to travel to the West should explore, because each branch of the river has a different unique craft village... This place has also entered poetry and music, making it even more captivating. In the South, there are many floating markets, but none is as "famous" as Nga Bay market in terms of scale, affluence as well as its reputation and status. In the past, the central area of Nga Bay market had over 1,000 large and small boats; During peak Tet holidays, there may be more than 3,000 units; There are also hundreds of boats across. At night, oil lamps and vase lanterns float in the water waves all night long like a lantern festival, it's so exciting.. Nga Bay floating market usually opens in the early morning every day. From 5 to 8 am is the peak time for buying and selling fresh agricultural products. From then until the afternoon and evening, the market continues to operate. Goods at the floating market are extremely diverse, especially fruits. According to each season, looking at the bustling boats and boats full of fruit, visitors will know which fruit is the main crop. One point that creates an unforgettable impression is when the sun rises, which is also the time when cargo boats spread out in many directions. Visitors will feel the rich flavors of rustic dishes, sold on small boats: hot porridge, vermicelli, noodles... or sip a cup of coffee and listen to the story of "Love". Mr. Selling Mat" is extremely interesting. From early morning, when the sky was still covered with a thin mist, hundreds of boats of people bustled here like a festival. We can encounter many different colors and sounds creating a bustling, cheerful atmosphere... The bright red color of rambutan, the bright yellow color of mangoes and the sweet aroma of durian... fresh fruits are picked during the day in time for the early market. Looking from above, the whole river looks like a colorful shimmering silk strip. All are delicious Southwestern fruit specialties at very affordable prices. In particular, here there is no need to advertise or sell, each boat has a long tree hanging the items it sells, like a "living sign", buyers do not have to waste time searching. In addition, the market also has small boats selling food that skillfully weave their way through large boats. In 2002, Nga Bay floating market (Nga Bay town, Hau Giang) was moved to a location on Ba Ngan canal in Dai Thanh commune, about 3 km from the old location because the market was too busy and many vehicles were anchored. traffic safety, pollution... Since being moved to Ba Ngan canal, the market is no longer bustling and is gradually sinking into oblivion because of the scarcity of boats and boats, not meeting the sightseeing needs of tourists. The bustling image of buying and selling "on the wharf under the boat" in the past now only remains in the memories of the people here. To save the Nga Bay floating market and develop Hau Giang river and river tourism, in 2015 Hau Giang province invested in a road system, tourist wharf, power supply, lighting, and water supply and drainage systems. It is expected that after completion, Nga Bay floating market will be relocated to its old location to become a tourist highlight, not only for Nga Bay, but also for Hau Giang province.
Hau Giang
From January to December
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U Minh Thuong National Park is one of three key areas of the Kien Giang world biosphere reserve that possesses the highest biodiversity value in the Mekong Delta region. Along with implementing many local solutions, Kien Giang province promotes international cooperation to improve the effectiveness of ecosystem protection and restoration in this area. U Minh Thuong National Park is recognized as the 2,228th Ramsar Site in the world and the 8th in Vietnam, formed and concentrated in the west of Ca Mau peninsula, adjacent to the mangrove forest range along the Gulf of Thailand. , U Minh Thuong is a special type of alum flooded forest in Vietnam, and is even recognized in the list of unique and rare forest types in the world. According to research by functional agencies, in the alum forest ecosystem of the Mekong Delta, only the forest flora of the core area of U Minh Thuong National Park has the characteristics of primeval peak forests. born. These are mixed melaleuca forests and melaleuca forests on peat land, with an area of nearly 3,000 hectares. This was also the base of the revolution during the resistance period. With this characteristic, U Minh Thuong National Park is one of the two most important areas of peat swamp forest remaining in Vietnam. On the peat remains the natural landscape of the ancient U Minh forest with ancient cajuput trees and the red water stream of the U Minh region. The melaleuca forest ecosystem on peatland has become an ecosystem of special importance, nurturing and sheltering hundreds of species of wildlife. U Minh Thuong possesses the most biodiversity of species. Plants in the Mekong Delta, besides the growth of Melaleuca trees, there are more than 254 species belonging to 84 families, with many endemic species such as ground orchids, duckweed, ferns... In U Minh Thuong there are 72 Rare and precious animal and plant species are recorded in the Vietnam Red Book. Over the past years, Kien Giang province has made great efforts in implementing the process of preserving and restoring natural resources in peatlands, ensuring the naturalness, wildness and integrity of the ecological system. , the diversity and outstanding value of the population in U Minh Thuong National Park. Recently, with the aim of restoring and protecting the integrity of the melaleuca forest ecosystem on typical peatland of the Mekong Delta and of Vietnam to adapt to climate change. Improving agricultural - forestry - fishery production capacity for buffer zone communities to reduce pressure on the conservation of forest and wetland resources of the National Park, Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee approved aid from the Swiss International Organization for Nature Conservation in Vietnam to implement the project to restore the ecosystem integrity of U Minh Thuong National Park. Accordingly, the project aims to restore the integrity of the wetland ecosystem in U Minh Thuong National Park through planting and restoring 280 hectares of melaleuca forest on burned and degraded peatland, increasing canopy cover. Forest cover of U Minh Thuong National Park increased by 3.48%. Improved livelihoods for 900 buffer zone community households in U Minh Thuong National Park through applying better management practices and diversifying agricultural, forestry and fishery products. The aid met the maximum results of planting 280 hectares of special-use forests with native species that grow well on heavily burned peatland in the core area of U Minh Thuong National Park, contributing to the Government's 01 billion trees. In addition, the project aims to achieve at least 20% of households in the buffer zone whose income is likely to increase by 10-15% thanks to the application of better management practices and product diversification in production. Agriculture, Forestry and fishery. The project benefits 900 households in 2 communes An Minh Bac and Minh Thuan, U Minh Thuong district. Implemented in 05 years, with total non-refundable aid capital of over 6 billion 529 million VND.
Kien Giang
From September to November
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Rach Gia is located in the Southwest region so it has a humid tropical monsoon climate, with two rainy and sunny seasons a year. From January to June every year is the most ideal time to travel to Rach Gia. At this time, the weather in Rach Gia is beautiful and sunny, no rain, so sightseeing and entertainment are not interrupted. During the rest of the year, Rach Gia's weather is often unstable, with lots of rain and rough seas, which will affect sightseeing, especially fun activities at sea. During this time, seafood in Rach Gia is not much and is often quite expensive. Therefore, to have a complete trip to Rach Gia, you should avoid choosing this time! Depending on your travel needs and travel time, you can choose the most suitable means of transportation to Rach Gia. Passenger cars: Phuong Trang, Kumho Samco, Tuyet Hon, Hoang Minh, Gia Hue... are bus companies that operate buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia bus station and vice versa. Ticket prices range from 120,000 VND - 200,000 VND/person/turn. Guests from Hanoi to Rach Gia can travel by plane or train to Ho Chi Minh City and then take a bus to Rach Gia. Airplane: Currently, only Vietnam Airlines operates flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia airport, so ticket prices are often quite expensive and there are few price promotion programs for this flight. Airfare from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia is about 1,200,000 VND/trip. If you live near Rach Gia, or like to travel freely and stop at many places to explore, you can choose a motorbike as your means of transportation. Choosing this means of transportation will help you save money on travel and be more convenient in sightseeing and moving. Rach Gia is the central city of Kien Giang province, so it will not be difficult for you to find a suitable place to stay. In Rach Gia, there are many types of hotels, from high-end hotels suitable for relaxation to affordable hotels and motels. Some hotels in Rach Gia for your reference include: Hoa Binh Rach Gia resort (room price from 1,000,000 VND - 1,550,000 VND/room/day), Saigon Rach Gia hotel (room price from 1,200,000 VND - 1,500 VND) 000 VND/room/day), Kim Co 1 hotel (room price from 350,000 VND - 400,000 VND/room/day), Ngoc Tran hotel (room price from 350,000 VND/room/day)... Rach Gia is a fairly developed city in the Southwest region and is considered to have great potential for tourism. Not only does it have historical and spiritual tourist attractions, Rach Gia also has marine tourism that is being exploited to meet the increasing tourism needs of tourists. Some impressive Rach Gia tourist destinations that you can visit include: sea reclamation urban area, Rach Gia pier, Nguyen Trung Truc temple, Tam Bao pagoda, Tam Quan gate, An Hoa cultural park, Rach Gia market.... If possible, after a cheap trip to explore Rach Gia city, you can rent a boat to Nam Du island, one of the famous tourist islands recently and loved by many young people. Nam Du Island attracts tourists thanks to its blue sea, white sand, pristine and very attractive beaches. Coming to Rach Gia, how can we forget to enjoy the famous specialties of this land. Bun trumpet and fish noodles are the two most famous dishes here. In addition, don't forget to enjoy Rach Gia's most delicious snacks such as: Siamese sticky rice, pandan leaf cake, clam salad, seafood dishes. ... Rach Gia has a gentle, simple beauty of the Southern region. The beautiful scenes here not only bring many emotions to you but also help you take sparkling beautiful photos. Any! Don't wait any longer and plan a trip to Rach Gia to explore the peaceful beauty of the Southwest region.
Kien Giang
From January to June
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Hon Phu Tu has been present on Ha Tien land (now in Binh An commune, Kien Luong district) since the mountain creation period, countless millions of years ago. The island has beautified the Ha Tien sea area with many charms. Legends and associated with this land are unforgettable historical events. Looking up historical documents, in the history books of the Nguyen Dynasty, we do not see the name Hon mentioned, only Ho Lo Mountain (Ho Lo Son), Ho Lo Cave (Ho Lo Coc) and Hon Chong (Kich Son). . It can be confirmed that Ho Lo cave is the cave where today Hai Son pagoda (Hai Son pagoda) is located, often called Hang Pagoda, and Hon Chong has been clearly located. According to the Southern Geographical Records kept at the Han Nom Institute (copy number A938), it is recorded: (Ho Lo mountain in the eastern province is forty-eight li, Chu Nhi Ly, Phong Loan Tuan Tieu, Lava Coc Tieu Bu Moc. Ha invades the coastal sea, ruins of Lang Tang, boats are inconvenient to enter and exit. Foreign country Tieu Du, Ba Dao attacked, responded like lightning). Roughly translated: Mount Ho Lo is located 48 miles east of the provincial capital, the peak is towering, the cave has no trees, the foot of the mountain is out to the sea, reefs, sand and rocks are towering, boats are not convenient to get in and out, there are There are many small islands where the waves crash creating a sound like thunder. The above passage shows us some of the scenery of the Phu Tu Island area. According to folk legend combined with historical records, when the Siamese court had a change, the two princes of Siam came to rely on the protection of Mac Thien Tich. He let these two princes reside here, after Then, when they returned to their country, these two were grateful so they donated two very large Buddha statues placed in the cave. These two Buddha statues still exist today. In the early years of the French colonial occupation of three southwestern provinces, hero Nguyen Trung Truc gathered insurgent troops stationed in this area, forming a military camp that people still call Ba Trai today. Here, a general named Kien (or Kien) killed his beloved concubine because she prevented him from joining the insurgent army. Afterwards, Nguyen Trung Truc's insurgent army proceeded to destroy Kien Giang station. During the years of French colonial rule, Hon Chong was a district where the colonial government established a port to export goods to Ha Tien province. Phu Tu Island and Cave Pagoda are quite famous tourist resorts for Cochinchina people. The reputation of Phu Tu Island started from there. After 1945, Binh An commune was the resistance base of Ha Tien province. During the resistance war against America, the mountain next to Phu Tu island (Ho Lo Son) took place many fierce battles between the Revolutionary army and the Saigon army. After the complete liberation of the South, Hon Phu Tu and Hang Pagoda attracted more and more tourists to visit the sights and the Ministry of Culture recognized the scenic cluster of Hon Phu Tu, Hang Pagoda and Hon Trem as a class-level scenic relic. nation. Binh An commune currently has a fairly complete infrastructure investment, creating favorable conditions for the tourism industry to develop. There are two notable legends passed down from ancient times about Hon Phu Tu: Legend has it that in the past, there were many bird nests in this area. A father and son from the Central region came here to take out their nests. One day, the father went to the island to remove the bird's nest and was entangled by a python. The heartbroken son went out to fight the snake to save his father, but was also killed by the python. People here bring out trees and burn them to kill snakes. There is a legend that once upon a time there was a big storm, two bodies, one old, one young, drifted to the island and were brought in by people to bury. From the above legends, the island was named Hon Phu Tu. We know that in addition to Viet Bac there is To Thi, in the Central region there is Hon Vong Phu and in this land at the end of the South there is Hon Phu Tu. Is it true that Vietnamese culture has proven the unity from North to South of our country, the fidelity of a wife waiting for her husband, and the hardship of those who make a living? Since the country's reunification, some people have fictionalized and created stories about a princess, a love affair... to attract tourists. Even though it is a later fictional story, it has been told by many people and listeners, so it blends into ancient legends, enriching the story of this scenic area.
Kien Giang
December to April
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Located between Hon Tre and Nam Du archipelago is Hon Son island with an area of 11.5 km2. To date, Hon Son has more than 2,012 households with 8,120 people coming to settle down. Belongs to Lai Son commune, Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province; about 65 km west of Rach Gia city. Here, in addition to fishing villages and fruit orchards, which account for about 20% of the area, the rest is primeval forest with a few old trees, many small trees and vines. Animals mainly include monkeys, squirrels, birds, a few monitor lizards and pythons... According to the old people on the island, Hon Son has another name, Hon Son Rai, because this island used to have many otters living. People on the island have always lived mainly from fishing, in addition to handicrafts such as shipbuilding, processing shrimp, fish, dried squid... But the profession that once made this island famous everywhere was making fish sauce. However, in the past few years, because the source of anchovies around the island, which used to be abundant, has now dried up, a number of fish sauce production facilities have stopped operating. With natural, charming and beautiful beaches reflecting in the vast ocean, Hon Son appears like a sparkling pearl of color; Covered by endless coconut groves running along the coast, it has a wild look, with no trace of exploration; Paved with large, flat stones, standing tall in the middle of nature, it looks majestic and poetic. The most beautiful beach is Bai Bang, bending like a bow with clear blue water, along with rows of coconut trees swaying in the sea breeze. Coming to Hon Son, visitors can swim, enjoy fresh products from the sea, and immerse themselves in the coolness of the sea breeze. On the island there are also places of worship such as Lai Son Temple, Ba Co Chu Temple, Cao Dai Temple, Hai Son Pagoda... all located in Bai Nha hamlet. Hon Son has 7 peaks connected to each other. The peaks all have legends associated with their names, but Ma Thien Lanh is the most famous peak. Not only is it the highest at an altitude of about 450 m above sea level, this mountain peak is also associated with poetic fairy tales and colorful "today" stories of "swordplay" that are loved by people. Islanders spread word of mouth. According to ancient legend, on top of Ma Thien Lanh there is a flat rock, with a beautiful surrounding landscape, so many fairies often come down to have fun, called San Tien, which is a testament to that story. Today, when people come here to explore, after hundreds of years, occasionally there are monks and sad people who come to San Tien to practice meditation. They retreated in a cave with the words "Mai Duong Sword Dharma" engraved. The lives, personalities and behavior of these people are passed down by word of mouth with half-true, half-fictional stories. To conquer Ma Thien Lanh peak, you must start from the center of Bai Nha along thousands of steps located among banana fields, custard apple and mango gardens and patches of primeval forest. About 2 km from Bai Nha, there is a Buddha statue called Lo Thien Buddha by the people here. Go about 400 m further and you will see Pho Tinh Pagoda located in the middle of the mountains and forests. San Tien is about 2 km away. Here, many traces of "mutants" are preserved on the rocks such as names, ages, dates of arrival, dates of departure, years of practice... After conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak, Hon Son also has 5 beaches and 1 pristine rocky rapids, of which Bai Bang has the most beautiful scenery, many leaning coconut trees shading a part of the white sand beach about 1 meter long. km, deserted and calm beach. This is the most suitable place for you to swim. Not only does it have lyrical scenery, this is also a very clean beach. In particular, here there is also Tien stream with clear water flowing from the top of Ma Thien Lanh right down to Bai Bang to make fresh water for you to bathe in after struggling with the ocean waves. To get to Hon Son, visitors can take a high-speed train with a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you take a regular passenger train, it takes 4 hours.
Kien Giang
November to April
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The Pirate Islands have 18 islands, including 16 large and small islands and 2 sunken islands. The name "Pirates" has aroused curiosity, unintentionally creating a unique feature, attracting tourists to visit, travel and learn about this archipelago. From afar, the Pirate Islands appear like a poetic and prosperous picture. When the ship docked at Hon Doc island, the center of Tien Hai island commune, the peaceful scene became even clearer. Below the port, there are many fishing boats anchored. Right at the wharf is the commune People's Committee headquarters, medical station, border guard station, school, clean water supply plant, and spaciously built market. According to the introduction, the difference in this archipelago compared to other islands and islands in the Southwest Sea is that it has been connected to the national grid since 2019 to serve daily life and economic development. Coming to Hon Doc island, the first point that tourists often look for is the sovereignty landmark on the island, located on the beach, along the road from the port, turn right to Rada Station 625. The Pirate Islands include the following islands: Hon Keo Ngua, Kien Vang Islet, Tre Lon Islet, Tre Vinh Islet, Gui Islet, U Islet, Giong Islet, Cho Ro Islet, Duoc Islet, Bo Dap Islet, Doi Moi Islet. For a long time, the sovereignty stele has become the pride of islanders and a destination for tourists when coming to Hon Doc. Going around the island, what we saw was completely different from our imagination of the Pirate Islands - where, according to the story, this is where pirates used to hide. People's lives on the island are calm and peaceful... According to recorded history of Ha Tien, in the 17th century, Governor Mac Thien Tich repeatedly ordered his generals to suppress pirates here and the name Pirate Islands appeared from there. A few members of the indigenous pirates still left traces on Tien Hai island. Explaining the name "Pirate", Mr. Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, about 70 years old, living in the Bai Nom area, said: "I have lived on the island for 40 years. In the past, I heard from the elders that the name Pirate Island was born in connection with the appearance of a pirate gang called "Black Sails" operating in this sea. They use deserted islands in the Gulf of Siam as hidden lairs. From here, pirates suddenly appeared and attacked quickly, leaving merchant ships traveling in the area unable to react in time. The money and gold they stole were brought to the island for storage. The name "Pirate" has been known since then. After the revolutionary government took over, security and defense of the vast island and sea area were maintained, residents on the island and ships operating in these waters were peaceful. Currently, Tien Hai island commune has about 480 households living with over 1,900 people scattered on the islands: Hon Tre, Hon Giang, Hon U, Hon Doi Moi but most concentrated in Hon Doc and Hon Tre Lon. Along with the Party Committee and government, on the island there are also armed forces, such as: Rada Station 625 of Battalion 551, Naval Region 5; Border guard station 738 belongs to the Border Guard of Kien Giang province. People on the island make a living thanks to the golden sea that bestows many types of seafood with high economic value, such as fish, shrimp, crabs, squid... In particular, in January 2018, the People's Committee of Kien Giang province decided to recognize this archipelago as a local tourist area, creating more favorable conditions for Tien Hai commune to awaken its potential, develop tourism, and invite attraction. investment and cultural exchange, increase income, and raise the intellectual level of people on the island. Mr. Nguyen Hong Phuc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tien Hai island commune (Ha Tien city, Kien Giang province), said: "In 2019, the economic value from the commune's aquaculture and fishing resources reached 67 billion VND. The total number of tourists in the year reached more than 71,000, thereby bringing in revenue of more than 31.5 billion VND, an increase of 14.9% compared to 2018. This is one of the important contributing areas to the revenue of the trade, service and tourism industry in 2019, reaching more than 116 billion VND. People at the front of the storm still face many difficulties and their spiritual life is still lacking. With the motto "The station is home, the border is the homeland, the people are blood brothers", in addition to the task of maintaining island security, Tien Hai Border Guard Station and Rada Station 625 have done a very good job. civil mobilization. The island's soldiers, together with the local government, took care of the material and spiritual lives of the people with many activities such as campaigning to build houses in solidarity, and providing financial support to poor students in the program "Step Up". children go to school", free medical examination and treatment for people, rice support when households encounter natural disasters or hunger...
Kien Giang
November to April
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Located in the waters of Kien Luong district (Kien Giang province), Ba Lua archipelago is a scenic spot still imbued with wild beauty and is considered "Southern Ha Long". According to the remaining traces, the Ba Lua archipelago is the last part of the Ta Lon mountain range that subsided following the movement of the earth's crust during the orogeny period hundreds of millions of years ago. Spreading over an area of about 70km², Ba Lua archipelago includes more than 40 large and small islands such as: Mot island, Lo Coc island, Da Lag island, Heo island, Da Bac island, Dam Duong island, Dam Duoc island, Dam Gieng island, Re Lon island, Re Nho island, Nhum Ba island, Ngang island..., in which, 3 Dam islands are Dam Duong, Dam Duoc and Dam Gieng located quite close to each other, forming a triangle. With an area of about 6 hectares, Dam Duong island is surrounded by strips of fine white sand. Since 2006, a part of the island has been invested in planting many types of fruit trees such as sapodilla, longan, mango, jackfruit, coconut... to form a "garden island". Coming to Dam Duong, visitors will have the opportunity to relax, admire the sea view, and enjoy a variety of fresh seafood. Located about 300m southwest of Dam Duong island, Dam Duoc island has an area of 12 hectares, where thousands of mangrove trees grow and develop. That's why the island is called Dam Duoc. Unlike Dam Duong island with lots of white sand, Dam Duoc island has many red pebbles lying all over the island. Along the island's shore, there are bamboo huts with hammocks for tourists to rest and enjoy the cool air. Here, visitors can also enjoy attractive culinary dishes such as sour-cooked cobia, braised cobia with bacon, grouper cooked with porridge, boiled stone crab, grilled crab... Although there has not been investment in tourism services like Dam Duong and Dam Duoc islands, Dam Gieng island (about 100m northwest of Dam Duong) still attracts tourists because of its pristine natural beauty and sandy beaches. , long gravel beach. The reason the island is called Dam Gieng is because on the island there is a freshwater well full of water all year round. Coming to Dam Gieng, visitors can set up their own tents to rest, admire the island, light a campfire to socialize in the evening... Besides the pristine natural beauty, 3 Hon Dams also have the unique feature of being located in shallow seas (water only up to the waist of adults). Therefore, visitors do not need to use a boat but just wade through the water to go from one island to the other. Wading a few hundred meters in the blue sea with the sound of breaking waves will be an unforgettable adventure experience for visitors. Low tide is the ideal time for tourists to wade through the water to admire the sea and catch seafood such as crabs, fish, oysters, snails... From Kien Luong tourist wharf (Binh An commune, Kien Luong district) or Ba Hon wharf (Kien Luong town, Kien Luong district), visitors take about 45 minutes by train to reach 3 Hon Dam.
Kien Giang
November to April
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Located in the southeast of Phu Quoc island, Nam Du archipelago belongs to An Son and Nam Du communes, Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, about 60km from the mainland. Nam Du has an area of about 1,054 hectares, including 21 large and small islands, of which 11 are inhabited. Possessing a pristine, charming beauty with blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine, coral reefs, schools of colorful fish and a variety of fresh seafood, Nam Du is likened to a miniature Ha Long Bay in the heart of the city. Southern sea, bringing visitors interesting experiences. Hon Lon is the largest island in the Nam Du archipelago, with an area of 771 hectares with many beautiful beaches such as: Dat Do beach, Cay Men beach, Ngu beach, Gieng beach... along with rows of green coconut trees, some with up to 70 - 80 trees. five years old. This is an ideal place for tourists to swim, scuba dive to see coral or catch fish and snails on coastal rocks. Coming to Hon Lon, backpackers can rent motorbikes to drive around the unique road along the island. On one side of the road is a steep cliff, on the other side is a jade blue sea, in the distance there are small islands and boats offshore, creating a poetic and charming picture of mountains and water. Visitors can also go to the lighthouse located at an altitude of 296m above sea level to visit the radar station and get a panoramic view of the Nam Du archipelago. From City. Rach Gia, every day there is a high-speed train that takes tourists to Hon Lon at 8:15 a.m. and returns to Rach Gia at 12:15 p.m. From Hon Lon, visitors take about 30 minutes by boat to cross Hon Ngang - the richest and most populous island in the Nam Du archipelago with 900 households, most of whom make a living by exploiting seafood and raising grouper and cobia. in cages. Hon Ngang has the largest seaport in Nam Du, gathering many fishing boats anchored. Coming here, in addition to having the opportunity to bathe in the cool blue sea water, visitors can also admire the towering rows of coconut trees and craggy rapids with many strange, unique, and colorful rocks. Thousand shapes lie on top of each other. Tourists should not miss the opportunity to rent boats to go to the sea to visit fish cages, walk around coastal fishing villages to learn about the lives of fishermen, and enjoy seafood such as squid cooked in porridge, shrimp porridge. grilled with onion fat, stir-fried green catfish with onions, grilled imitation fish with banana skins and many delicious oasis species. In particular, at night, looking from Ngang island to Lon island, visitors will see clusters of sparkling lights, adding to the mystery of the offshore island. On Ngang island, there is also Ba Chua Xu temple, built quite solidly. More than 2km southeast of Hon Ngang is Hon Mau with an area of 200 hectares with more than 120 households living. This is an island with a lot of potential for developing resort tourism with beautiful beaches named after the windy season such as Chuong beach with long stretches of white sand and blue sea water; Bac beach (also known as Da Den beach) is attractive with many beautiful rocks, many colors and diverse patterns; South beach has calm waves and calm winds all year round, a place for commercial exchanges and mooring of ships; Nom beach is charming with shady rows of green coconut trees... However, what makes a strong impression on visitors is the gentleness and friendliness of the people on the island. Coming to Hon Mau, visitors can pick their own coconuts to enjoy cool sips of water; personally remove fish caught in nets after a trip to the beach; Cook lunch together or roam around the fishing village to learn about the life and culture of the people here. Tourists will also be led by the fishing village people to visit the place where the giant fish weighing hundreds of tons is worshiped with sacred and mysterious stories. In the evening, visitors can join the locals to light a fire to grill seafood on the rocks along the beach. The journey to explore the Nam Du archipelago will not be complete if visitors miss the opportunity to visit Hon Dau - a small island with only a few households living but with wild beauty, a beach with golden sand and rows of sand. Soaring green coconut trees and fresh air. Not only do they have the opportunity to swim, coming to Dau Island, visitors also have the opportunity to explore the world of magical colorful corals and countless species of fish hidden under the clear blue sea water. There is also primeval forest covering about 90% of the island area. Hon Dau is an ideal place to organize overnight camping and enjoy grilled seafood.
Kien Giang
November to April
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Phu Quoc archipelago is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 400 km west of Ho Chi Minh City. This place attracts domestic and foreign tourists because of its diverse types of tourism, with rich sea and island resources; diverse forest and marine ecosystems. The most ideal time to travel to Pearl Island is from November to April of the following year. This is the dry season in the South, with little rain, calm sea, calm waves and warm sunshine, suitable for outdoor tourism activities. This season is suitable for resort tours, not suitable for backpackers or backpackers. From about May to October is the rainy season, sometimes there are storms, but Phu Quoc is still crowded because it falls during the summer vacation period. If you go to Phu Quoc this season, you should come around the end of April, when there are still not many tourists and the weather is still nice, prices do not increase too high like during the peak season. October is also the time of changing seasons so there is little rain. Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and Vietjet Air provide direct flights to Phu Quoc from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot... Airfare If you're lucky, you can hunt for cheap tickets of around a million VND for both going and returning. Phu Quoc's airport is about 15 minutes from the center of the island. Some high-end hotels and resorts often have free shuttle services from the airport. You should ask more about this service when booking a room in Phu Quoc. In addition to direct flights, tourists have many more interesting options when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc such as motorbikes, cars, buses, speedboats or ferries. First-time visitors to Phu Quoc should take the speedboat to avoid seasickness. There are two routes to Phu Quoc, the journey from Rach Gia is about 120 km and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the journey from Ha Tien is about 50 km and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. You should depart from Ha Tien to shorten the travel time at sea, and the ticket price is also cheaper. Please call the station in advance to buy tickets and ensure the schedule is as planned. If you drive your own car, you should go at night to get on the ferry at around 4 a.m. to experience the sunrise at sea. The route lasts about 6 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to the ferry terminal in Ha Tien. You need to prepare food, drinks, blankets, pillows... and it's best to have two people take turns driving to make the night trip smooth and safe. If you take a bus, you can depart from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. There are many high-quality trips to Ha Tien, ticket prices range from 150,000 VND to 230,000 VND per person, depending on the bus company. Some high quality bus companies you can refer to are: Phuong Trang, Mai Linh, Kumho. Visitors can find on Phu Quoc from affordable motels to world-class luxury resorts. If you want to save money, you can stay at a homestay. If traveling with a company or a family with young children, the best choice for you is a hotel in Duong Dong town, convenient to attractions and shopping. Some 5-star hotels such as Saigon Phu Quoc Resort and Eden Resort often cost over 1,500,000 VND per room per day. 3-4 star hotels cost from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND. 2-star hotels such as Gold Hotel, Lavita Hotel, Sea Star resort, Kim Hoa usually cost 600,000 - 800,000 VND. Unlike Nha Trang with beaches that are easy to visit from main roads, in Phu Quoc visitors often have to go far to get to the beach. So if you want quiet and relaxation, you should stay at a resort, villa or bungalow near the beach. Tourist destinations on Phu Quoc are divided into 4 main areas: Central area in Duong Dong town, South island, North island and East island. Depending on your schedule, you should spend at least two days if you want to explore all the fun spots on the island. In the north of the island you can visit places including: Phu Quoc National Park, Rach Vem fishing village, Vinpearl Safari, Ganh Dau Cape,... In the south of the island, you can visit places such as Bai Sao, Bai Truong, Dinh Ba and Dinh Cau, Dinh Cau Cape, Phu Quoc Prison, Phu Quoc Night Market,... Besides, you can visit small islands such as: Hon Thom, Mong Tay, Gam Ghi, May Rut. If you are a fan of delicious food, you should go to Phu Quoc from May to November. This is the beach season for local people, so there will be a lot of fresh seafood, and the price will also be cheaper. Dishes that you can enjoy include: Herring Salad, Ham Ninh Crab, Grilled Coi Bien Mai, Sea Cucumber, Bun Ken, Melaleuca Mushroom, Sea Urchin, Abalone,... Some famous Phu Quoc specialties you can buy as gifts are pearls, fish sauce, pepper, sim wine... Phu Quoc pearls are quite expensive, depending on the quality, color and size. Reputable pearl shopping addresses are Ngoc Hien and Quoc An pearl farming facilities. Phu Quoc fish sauce is famous for its delicious, pure flavor. Some reputable production facilities you can refer to are: Phung Hung fish sauce factory, Khai Hoan production facility, Thinh Phat, Hung Thinh. Phu Quoc pepper has a spicy and aromatic taste, with firm seeds. You can buy pepper right at Khu Tuong pepper garden or Suoi Da pepper garden, which are famous addresses. Phu Quoc Sim wine is produced in the traditional way by fermenting from rose myrtle and white sugar. This type of wine has good effects on digestion and treating aches and pains. Familiar places to buy sim wine are Sim Son and Bay Giao myrtle wine. Seafood tourists often buy as gifts are sea cucumbers, squid and dried fish. Duong Dong night market has many shops selling these products, prices depending on the season and size. It should be noted that you should not go to Phu Quoc during the stormy season. Hotels and motels are often sold out during peak season, so you should book about a month in advance. Some places on Phu Quoc do not allow tourists to visit, you need to strictly comply and do not enter prohibited areas. Ferries and speedboats to and from the island usually run on a fixed schedule. You should carefully ask about operating times so you don't miss the train or bus. If you get seasick, you should prepare some anti-sickness medicine because you have to move a lot at sea. If you ride a motorbike through the forest, you should find a map of Phu Quoc in case you get lost.
Kien Giang
November to April
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When mentioning Tra Vinh, people think of the land of ancient Khmer pagodas and historical relics with many legends, associated with the journey to explore the South. Tra Vinh province has many Khmer pagodas, of which Ang pagoda is considered one of the largest pagodas, typical of Khmer pagodas in the province. Ang Pagoda, called Wat Angkor Raig Borei in Paly language, is located in Ward 8, Tra Vinh city. The pagoda is located in the scenic cluster of Ao Ba Om and the Khmer ethnic cultural museum, a highlight not to be missed in the tourist map of Tra Vinh. Looking from afar, you will see the temple's buildings with tower-shaped architecture rising straight to the sky, with a magnificent and magnificent beauty but no less solemn. According to historical books, Ang Pagoda was built in the 10th century (990) and was built on its current scale in the 3rd year of Thieu Tri, i.e. 1842 according to the solar calendar. Since then, the pagoda has been restored and repaired many times, including the construction of new auxiliary buildings such as monks' houses, main halls... but the main hall basically remains in the same state as when it was first formed. . Like many other Khmer pagodas in Tra Vinh, Ang Pagoda is a complex of architectural works including a monastery, a lecture hall for teaching Paly and Khmer script... surrounding the majestic main hall. The pagoda faces east, reflecting the Buddhist ideology that Shakyamuni Buddha in the west looked east to save sentient beings. The gate of Ang Pagoda is decorated with very intricate and sophisticated sculpture art with statues of lizards, fairies, and magical birds following traditional Khmer motifs. From the main gate is a wide walkway between two rows of ancient trees with large, tall trunks, creating a majestic stance for the temple. The walkway passes through a wide moat surrounding the area, creating a fresh, cool atmosphere. The pagoda's campus is 4 hectares wide with many endemic plant species on sand dune land such as star, dau, bamboo... including hundreds of ancient star and dau trees that shade the ancient pagoda all year round. The center of the Khmer temple is the main hall (Preah Vihea) worshiping Buddha, which converges and reflects the level of contemporary artisans in the art of architecture, painting, sculpture... The entire main hall is supported by pillars. by a system of 18 columns made of precious wood. Inside the main hall is a large space with 12 pillars decorated with dragon images, painted and gilded. The roof of the main hall of Ang Pagoda is uniquely structured, including three roof levels with beautiful and harmonious colors, of which the top two roofs are very high and steep, creating a sacred feeling that Buddhists must be very humble about. when looking up. The two gables are closed with two elaborately carved triangular wooden panels. The roof mounds have the snake god Naga with a curved crest, symbolizing the bridge between the world and Nirvana. The four walls of the main hall are unique murals expressing Buddhist thoughts, through the spiritual path of Shakyamuni Buddha. On the ceiling are four monumental frescoes showing four stages in Buddha Shakyamuni's life: Buddha's birth, Buddha's renunciation, Buddha's enlightenment and Buddha's entry into nirvana. The Buddha altar in the main hall of Ang Pagoda was also carefully crafted by artisans at that time. The entire pedestal is a lotus flower with many petals placed behind a wooden hammock carved very delicately with many images of flowers, leaves, and animals painted in red and gold. Like other Khmer Theravada temples, the main hall of Ang Pagoda only worships Shakyamuni Buddha in a meditating sitting position. In front of the main hall is a tower containing the remains of the monks who presided over the temple through the ages. What is special is that this is the only five-spired tower among Khmer temples in Tra Vinh. The five-spired tower is the influence of Hindu thought on the universe, nature and humans. After nearly two centuries of solidity and majesty surviving the effects of weather, wind, rain and time, Ang Pagoda is the pride of the Khmer people in particular, and of the Tra Vinh ethnic community in general because Unique, pinnacle values in the art of architecture, painting, and sculpture imbued with Khmer cultural identity, with certain exchanges with Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, and Thai cultures... In the spiritual life of the Khmer people, the temple is not only a place to practice and perform Buddhist rituals but also a place to preserve and transmit traditional cultural values from generation to generation. With those great material and spiritual values, Ang Pagoda was ranked a national historical-cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information, now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in 1994.
Tra Vinh
From January to December
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Tra Vinh is one of the provinces in the Mekong Delta where many Khmer ethnic people live. Khmer people are very devout Buddhists with rich and diverse festivals, creating a unique identity for Khmer culture. There are pagodas and temples all over the villages, hamlets, and squirrels in Tra Vinh; Every Khmer pagoda is a work of art, including Stork Pagoda. Nodol Pagoda - Co Pagoda is one of the prominent Tra Vinh tourist destinations that tourists should not miss. Co Pagoda's real name is Nodol Pagoda, or Giong Pagoda, but the Khmer people call it Wat Phno Don because there are many coconut trees around (in Khmer, Wat means pagoda, Phno means sand dune, Don means coconut tree). People often call it Co Pagoda because for more than a hundred years this place has become the residence of thousands of storks of all kinds such as storks, gongs, pigeons... of which the largest population is the stork family with many Types: white stork, ibis, red-headed stork, yellow-headed stork, yellow-billed stork, black-billed stork... Co Pagoda is located in Cay Da hamlet - Dai An commune - Ta Cu district, about 40km south of Tra Vinh City. To get to Co Pagoda, from the center of Tra Vinh City, you follow Highway 54 to Tra Cu district, continue towards Dinh An port (a branch of Hau river) to the welcome gate of Dai An commune, turn On the left side you will see the majestic Co Pagoda gate with colorful patterns and motifs. According to the history of Co Pagoda, the pagoda was built in 1677. Over more than 300 years of existence and development, Co Pagoda has been restored countless times, large and small. The pagoda gate was restored in 1968 and the main hall was restored in 1944. After the most recent restorations in 2009 and 2012, the pagoda was completed and put into use today. Like other Buddhist temples in Tra Vinh province, Co Pagoda has an architectural complex typical of Southern Khmer pagodas. Including works such as the temple gate, main hall, ossuary tower, monk's house, meeting house... arranged harmoniously on a large campus. The temple gate is decorated with many unique and outstanding decorative patterns, attracting eyes from the first visit. The main hall of the pagoda has a quite unique design with curved roofs following the dragon tail model, above there are pointed towers shaped like Xome mountain and images familiar to Khmer people such as the four-faced god Mohabrom. , god bird Kayno, Riehu (Reahu), Mahaknot... The space inside the main hall is decorated very solemnly, the highest position is a large statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, below are smaller statues. The walls in the palace are decorated with many splendid, colorful paintings, representing different Buddhist themes. The grounds of Co Pagoda are surrounded by green bamboo groves, rows of star trees, neem trees, oil trees, shady, and beyond are endless green rice fields,... Visit Co Pagoda in the morning Early or late in the afternoon, visitors can admire with their own eyes the sight of pairs and flocks of storks spreading their wings to search for food and returning to their nests after a hard day of foraging, creating a beautiful scene in the sky. Visiting Co Pagoda, you will feel your soul relaxed, quiet, lighter, and all the hardships, difficulties, and pressures of life will disappear. When visiting the temple, you should dress politely, you can rent Khmer costumes to enter the temple - in accordance with Khmer etiquette and also to take unique virtual photos.
Tra Vinh
From January to December
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Coming to Tra Vinh, it is impossible not to mention the unique Khmer pagodas of the people here. The most prominent one is Vam Ray Pagoda, which was rebuilt from the foundation of a more than 600-year-old temple destroyed during the war. Although newly built, it still carries the ancient and traditional features of Khmer Theravada Buddhism. Vam Ray Pagoda is located in Vam Ray hamlet, Ham Tan commune, Tra Cu district, Tra Vinh province about 35km from Tra Vinh city. Traveling to Tra Vinh, to get to Vam Ray Pagoda, from Tra Vinh city, follow Highway 54 to Tap Son, turn left onto Highway 53 to Tra Cu. Go past Tra Cu about 3km, cross Ham Giang bridge, immediately turn right, go on a small road to Vam Ray pagoda. Right from the outside looking in, the magnificence of this temple makes anyone feel overwhelmed, as if lost in a magnificent, brilliant golden palace. Sparkling yellow radiates everywhere in the temple from the dome, walls, supporting pillars, to even the reliefs and statues. Vam Ray Pagoda has Angkor architectural style, a typical Cambodian architecture. The pagoda has four gates and according to Khmer pagoda tradition, the main gate and main hall face east, symbolizing the Buddhist path of practice from West to East. The entrance to Vam Ray Pagoda is a majestic gate painted in gilded color, the top of the gate is shaped like pointed towers stacked on many floors, hidden in the surrounding green space, making the pagoda gate even more prominent. In the middle of the yard of Vam Ray Pagoda, there is a towering cylindrical column supported by stylized columns shaped like the Naga god snake with 5 heads, used to light candles on festive days, symbolizing that Buddhism will enlighten people. species, helping people live virtuous lives like the snakes that were tamed by Buddha according to the Khmer concept. In the middle of the yard of Vam Ray Pagoda, there is a towering cylindrical column supported by stylized columns shaped like the Naga god snake with 5 heads, used to light candles on festive days, symbolizing that Buddhism will enlighten people. species, helping people live virtuous lives like the snakes that were tamed by Buddha according to the Khmer concept. The inside of the main hall is splendidly decorated with colorful murals imbued with Khmer culture. The running theme of the works is the life of Buddha and Buddhist teachings. The main hall's spacious, elegant and cool space creates comfort for visitors as well as worshipers. Looking slightly to the Southeast of the main hall is the 54m long statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana, placed on a pedestal equivalent to a 2-storey house. The entire statue and pedestal are also painted with gilded lacquer. The artistic peak of Vam Ray Pagoda is reflected in the unique motifs on the dome, walls, columns and stairs, such as the head statue of the four-faced saint Maraprum, the half-human half-bird goddess Kayno, the Marakrit god bird... Not only Vam Ray Pagoda, but all Khmer pagodas in general have always been the center of cultural activities of the community in the area for thousands of years. From pure Buddhist holidays to special Khmer holidays and festivals such as: CholChnamThmay, Sendôlta, Okombok, Robe Offering Ceremony... all take place at the pagoda and are associated with traditional cultural forms of the Khmer people. ethnic and folk games, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.
Tra Vinh
From January to December
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Tra Vinh Museum of Khmer Ethnic Culture is located in Ward 8, Tra Vinh city, more than 5 km southwest of the provincial center, located in a complex of cultural and tourist areas, connected with famous relics. Ba Om Pond, the architectural and artistic relics of Ang Pagoda and the Provincial Cultural and Sports Center, are very convenient for students, ethnic culture researchers and tourists to visit, research, learn about. Tra Vinh Khmer Ethnic Culture Museum is a two-storey building with an area of more than 1,700 m2, designed and built on the basis of a harmonious combination of traditional Khmer ethnic architectural style and modernity. The campus is 1 hectare wide, with many shady green trees all year round. The museum currently stores, displays, and introduces more than 800 artifacts, images, and documents reflecting the material cultural and spiritual cultural life of Tra Vinh's Khmer ethnic community, from traditional to contemporary. . From the entrance gate is a large yard with many trees, creating a quiet atmosphere for the Museum campus, completely separate from the noise and bustle outside. This is a necessary preparation for visitors, especially researchers, to calm down before focusing on learning comprehensively and deeply about Khmer cultural identity, through artifacts, Images and documents are displayed and introduced. On the campus, in the northern corner is a tower containing the remains of a prominent person, intellectual, and revolutionary activist of the Tra Vinh Khmer people in particular, and the Southern Khmer people in general, Maha Son Thong (1910). – 1997). After studying abroad and receiving a Maha degree (equivalent to a Bachelor of Buddhist Studies), he participated in the pre-uprising period of the revolution, going through two resistance wars against imperialism and the work of building and defending the Fatherland. Maha Son Thong has held many important positions such as Deputy Secretary of the Tra Vinh Provincial Party Committee; Regional Commissioner, Vice Chairman of the National Liberation Front and Head of the Khmer Transport Committee of the Southwest Region; Member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front... Most of the ground floor area of the Museum building is an empty hall under the columns with many stone benches so visitors can sit and rest or walk around to discuss cultural issues of concern. The stairs upstairs are located in the middle of the lobby and below the stairs is a lovely semicircular lake with many ornamental fish swimming freely, creating a gentle and joyful landscape. Part of the ground floor area is divided into working rooms for Museum officials and employees. In these positions, responsible people can easily observe all activities as well as be ready to respond to guidance and introduction requests for visitors. The remaining part is the Gallery of the revolutionary struggle traditions of the Khmer people of Tra Vinh in the pre-uprising period, the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism as well as the current work of building and defending the Fatherland. .
Tra Vinh
From January to December
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Rung Duoc eco-tourism area is located in Long Khanh commune, Duyen Hai district, Tra Vinh province. This Western tourist destination is located in the mangrove ecosystem along the Southwest coast. This is a place of conservation and habitat for many species of wild animals and plants, as well as aquatic species that are at high risk of extinction. Local people call it mangrove forest because this tree species surrounds the entire ecological area with more than 20 years of age and spreads over a huge area of more than 200 hectares. The mangrove forest is located not too far from the center of Tra Vinh province, only about 7 km from the famous Ba Dong tourist area, so it is quite convenient for tourists to travel. This forest has many types of trees typical of the mangrove ecosystem such as mangroves, fish sauce, dates, parrots... of which the largest number is mangrove trees. This type of tree not only prevents the intrusion of sea water into the mainland but also serves as a habitat for many types of animals typical of mangrove forests. Therefore, this tourist and conservation area has high ecological value. Moreover, the mangrove forest of more than 200 hectares is located in the mangrove forest system along the Southwest coast, so it is carefully cared for and preserved by the government. Tra Vinh is only about 170k from Ho Chi Minh City, so visitors can go to the Rung Duoc tourist area in this province by motorbike or bus. The specific way to move is as follows: By motorbike: Starting from Saigon, you go to Binh Chanh, then turn onto Highway 1 and continue in the direction passing Ben Luc bridge to Tan An city of Long An province. From here, visitors continue to My Tho city, along Highway 60 through Ham Luong bridge to reach Mo Cay district. Continue turning onto Highway 53 and go straight and you will reach Tra Vinh city. From the city center, you only need to go about 51km to reach the Mangrove Forest tourist area. By bus: The journey is quite simple because you just need to go to Mien Dong bus station, choose to buy a bus ticket to Tra Vinh with a ticket price of around 100,000 VND/person. When you arrive at the bus station, choose to travel by taxi or motorbike taxi and you will reach the attractive Tra Vinh tourist destination called Mangrove Forest. Tra Vinh is located in the Mekong Delta region, so it also has a temperate tropical climate typical of this region. Just like the provinces of Ben Tre, Tien Giang, Long An, and Tra Vinh, it is cool all year round, so visitors can come to the Rung Duoc ecological area, Ba Om pond, Long Tri island, and Ho island tourist area at any time. Any time of the year is fine. However, the advice that indigenous people often give tourists is to choose to go in the rainy season because this is the time when trees grow, the climate is pleasant, and animals are more diverse than the dry season. Specifically, from May to November every year, with heavy rainfall and flooding season, the vegetation in Mangrove Forest grows strongly, attracting many animal species to live, feed and breed here. . When checking into Tra Vinh Mangrove Forest, visitors are free to experience fun, sightseeing, and exploration, most notably the following activities: Excursing to the Mangrove forest by road or waterway: depending on your preferences and schedule, you can choose one of two ways to visit, but exploring the river and forest by waterway is often chosen by tourists more because If you go this way, you will be able to sneak into large and small mangrove bushes, with trees that are decades old, growing together below but still leaving space above, creating a vast blue sky. Tourists can freely enjoy the exciting and new feeling when each motorboat floats in the fresh space of thousands of trees, birds and many other typical creatures of the forest - river. Tra Vinh Mangrove Forest also has a diversity of animal and plant species like Can Gio mangrove forest or Nam Can Ca Mau because there are many similarities in climate and soil. The fauna here is truly rich with monitor lizards, squirrels, weasels, cobras, turtles, etc. along with many types of fish, shrimp, aquatic products and many typical birds of the mangrove forest. . Coming to the ecological area, you will feel like you are slowing down, experiencing the feeling of being completely immersed in nature, heaven and earth, freely breathing the fresh, cool air of the countryside. In addition to the above activities, when coming to Tra Vinh Mangrove Forest tourist area, you will also have the opportunity to listen to the river songs, imbued with the countryside flavor of the local people. When sitting on small boats gliding, don't forget to spend some time, chat and learn about the lives of local people. The feeling of hearing rustic melodies, rustic words, and daily life stories of the people of this land amidst the cool and fresh nature is truly very interesting. There are many delicious dishes and famous specialties that have made the name of Tra Vinh cuisine. So when visiting the Rung Duoc tourist area in particular and Tra Vinh in general, don't miss the experience of eating noodle soup, rice noodles, porridge, Ben Co noodle soup, dishes made from shrews, grilled fish of all kinds. over a fire made of dried mangroves, silver shrimp with lemon, brown fish cooked in sour hot pot with fruit, fish sauce, etc. The dishes are sold in many places, but tourists should visit delicious restaurants in Tra Vinh to Feel free to choose and enjoy.
Tra Vinh
November to April
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Tan Quy island has a part of Cau Ke district, Tra Vinh province and a part of Tra On district, Vinh Long province, famous for being a green island with fruit trees laden with branches, creating a very typical beauty of river gardens. Western country. Tan Quy island is located in An Phu Tan commune, Cau Ke district, about 45 km northwest of Tra Vinh city. To get to Tan Quy island, it only takes about 10 minutes to take a ferry from Ben Dinh beach. However, if you want to see the panorama of nature and admire the beautiful scenery on both sides of Tay Quy island, you can choose to depart from Ben Cat. In addition, visitors to Cu Lao can sit on canoes gliding on the Hau River to enjoy the cool, refreshing air. Tan Quy Island was formed in the first half of the 19th century when the first residents crossed the river to come here to build villages and hamlets. After that, this place was named Tan Vinh village. At the beginning of the 20th century, around after 1920, this place was renamed Tan Quy island until today. Cu Lao Tan Quy is located in the watershed area, so it has fresh water all year round, fertile alluvium... becoming a specialized fruit growing area with all kinds of typical Southern fruits such as: mangosteen, durian, rambutan , strawberry, cow skin longan... Especially Tan Quy mangosteen is popular in domestic and foreign markets because of its high quality and stable output. Tan Quy mangosteen contains a full range of sour and sweet flavors, balancing all the taste buds on the user's tongue. Anyone who eats this mangosteen fruit will understand why it is known as the "queen of fruit". The ripe fruit season is from April to June of the lunar calendar, the entire island becomes a huge display area for specialty fruits, visitors can easily find them on the side of the road or go into the garden to visit the special fruits. this land. The island's people are famous for their hospitality. At every house, guests are invited to enjoy specialties from the garden. Walking under the orchard's foliage laden with fragrant ripe fruit, visitors will be extremely excited to see durian fruits swinging on branches, straight rows of rambutan and longan with wide spreading canopy laden with fruit, along with rows of mangosteens leaning over to reflect their reflections. Coming here, the fatigue seems to disappear because of the cool air, gentle river breeze, and shady trees creating a pleasant feeling of relaxation. Not only knowing how to generate income from orchards, in recent years, when noticing an increasing number of Tra Vinh tourists coming to visit and learn about Cu Lao, some households have renovated their gardens to Open more garden tourism services, becoming a visit and entertainment destination for many tourists from near and far. Tan Quy island eco-tourism areas have built leaf huts or uniquely designed hammocks in a corner of the garden for visitors to sit and rest after walking and enjoying ripe fruit. After that, visitors also learn about many famous specialties in Cu Lao such as: water lily fish hotpot, chicken hotpot cooked with giang leaves, stir-fried squid with mustard greens, grilled tiger prawns... In addition to enjoying the fresh, poetic air, enjoying the delicious taste of garden fruits. Traveling to Tra Vinh, coming here you will be even more excited to enjoy the feeling of cycling, bathing in the river, rowing a boat to watch the river, endless green orchards or taking a boat for an adventure " "Pong Lau fish hunting" with the enthusiastic and hospitable garden people.
Tra Vinh
From January to December
1221 view
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